Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers Back On Display

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz are back on display this week atthe Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. After their two year-long journey to the museum’s Conservation Lab, they are now stabilized, sparkling clean, and ready to be on view for years to come.

For a limited time, the iconic red shoes will also be joined by Scarecrow’s hat, worn by actor Ray Bolger in the classic 1939 film.

“The most famous shoes in the world.” – Smithsonian curator Ryan Lintelman

– Shoes were designed in 1938 by Gilbert Adrian (MGM costume designer)
– Slippers were dyed Red / mesh of sequins
– Had been on view at the Smithsonian since 1979
– Deterioration & discoloration due to temperature fluctuations, Humidity & light